Significance of Inflammation
Inflammation is recognized in both Rasashastra and modern science as a biological response to injury or harmful stimuli, characterized by swelling, redness, and pain. According to Rasashastra, inflammation may be related to the effects of improperly managed substances and can be treated using various herbal remedies. In contrast, science describes inflammation as a natural immune response that can lead to chronic conditions if unchecked, influencing overall health, including cardiovascular issues and disease progression.
Synonyms: Swelling, Irritation, Redness, Inflammation response, Inflammatory response, Heat
In Finnish: Tulehdus; In Dutch: Ontsteking; In Spanish: 滨苍蹿濒补尘补肠颈贸苍
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Hindu concept of 'Inflammation'
In Hinduism, inflammation is interpreted as a bodily response to various factors, including improper diamond incineration, lead accumulation, and poisoning stages, leading to swelling and redness, and can be treated with specific methods and substances.
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances
(1) The body's response to injury or infection that may occur as a consequence of lead accumulation in the body.[1] (2) The third stage of poisoning where the body reacts with swelling and redness.[2] (3) A health condition that can be treated with the properties of Pushpa-raga.[3] (4) A medical condition marked by swelling and redness, where sphatika is suggested to have positive effects.[4] (5) A bodily response that may result from the evil effects of diamonds not properly incinerated.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry
(1) Swelling in the body, including that caused by various ailments, treated through cold baths.[6]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) A bodily response to injury or infection that can result from the improper use of shila-jatu.[7]
The concept of Inflammation in scientific sources
Inflammation is a complex health condition marked by swelling and irritation, influenced by diet and linked to cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. It also reflects the body's response to harmful stimuli, relevant for treatments like Laghupanchamula.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) A complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, that can be considered an interaction with coagulation, documented as the probable cause of microthrombi formation.[8] (2) This is the second phase of wound healing, and it is a natural response to tissue injury that follows hemostasis, and it is followed by proliferation and remodelling.[9] (3) This condition inhibits bone marrow function and iron metabolism, and pro-inflammatory cytokines have been proven to inhibit erythropoietin-induced maturation and proliferation of erythrocytes.[10] (4) Inflammation is a biological response to harmful stimuli, and the text suggests that elevated microRNA-135b-5p can reduce inflammation in post-stroke cognitive impairment.[11] (5) This refers to the body's natural response to injury or infection, and stingless bee honey has the ability to reduce this.[12]